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North Reading Middle School vs. Doherty Middle School

Should you attend North Reading Middle School or Doherty Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
North Reading Middle School
189 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Doherty Middle School
50 Bartlet Street
Andover, MA 01810
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

North Reading Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Doherty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 543 students in grades 6-8, North Reading Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 462 students in grades 6-8, Doherty Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
543 students
462 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Reading Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Doherty Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Reading Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Doherty Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Reading Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Doherty Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Reading Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Reading School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Doherty Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Andover School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#236 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#242 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Reading Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Doherty Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in MA)
63%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Reading Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Reading School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doherty Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Andover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Reading Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Reading School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doherty Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Andover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Reading Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Reading School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doherty Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Andover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Reading Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Doherty Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
187
155
Grade 7 Students
165
149
Grade 8 Students
191
158

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Reading Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Doherty Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Reading Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Doherty Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Reading Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Doherty Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
84%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Reading Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Doherty Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Reading Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Doherty Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Reading Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Reading School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Doherty Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Andover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Reading Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Reading School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Doherty Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Andover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Reading Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Reading School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Doherty Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Andover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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